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Ventura County Telecommunications Network Specialist I/II in Ventura, California
Telecommunications Network Specialist I/II
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Telecommunications Network Specialist I/II
Salary
$68,681.74 - $94,362.08 Annually
Location
and may be required to travel throughout Ventura County, CA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
1500FPD-24AA (JW)
Department
Fire Protection District
Opening Date
06/12/2024
Closing Date
6/27/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
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Description
The Department
The Fire Protection District's telecommunications division supports the agency, including its surrounding partner agencies, by providing the necessary technology, hardware and software infrastructure of LMR radio, telephone and data systems to meet the ongoing and emerging business needs of 911 dispatching and emergency services to the citizens of the County of Ventura.
The Position
Working within the telecommunications division, under general supervision (I) or under direction (II), the Telecommunications Network Specialist (TNS) for this assignment installs, maintains, modifies and/or repairs two-way LMR radio/telephone/data equipment that is in support of VCFD dispatching emergency services, responders and both mobile and fixed equipment throughout the County as assigned; performing related duties as required.
The TNS I is the entry level in the Telecommunications Network Specialist Series. This level is also a dual concept:
An allocated level which describes work limited by scope and complexity of assignments (e.g., installation, technical helper)
A training level in which incumbents learn and subsequently demonstrate competencies in knowledge, skills and abilities required for the full working or journey level of the II expected to carry out assignments with a minimum of supervision.
The TNS II requires journey level proficiency in the full range of activities, such as system and equipment installation, modification, maintenance and repair for electronic equipment, two-way radios and/or point to point microwave.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience with the installation, upfitting, modification, service, maintenance and repairs of electronic equipment such as two-way LMR radio, voice, and data infrastructure to include: Dispatching Services two-way radio (fixed, mobile, and portable), Motorola RSS/CPS, Fire Station alerting systems, Fire facility/site construction projects, business telephone systems, mobile computing/AVL, wired and wireless intercommunications systems, public safety siren and related warning systems, vehicle and facility emergency lighting and control systems, emergency apparatus equipment upfitting as well as a general knowledge and skills in fabrication machines and tools and procedures.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5% or 5% based on completion of Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Fire Protection District / Telecommunications Division
Telecommunication Network Specialists I/II are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, June 27, 2024
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: W eek of June 30, 2024
ORAL EXAMINATION: Week of July 7, 2024
APPROXIMATE SALARIES
Telecommunications Network Specialist I: $ 33.02 - $41.60 per hour
Telecommunications Network Specialist II: $35.99 - $45.36 per hour
NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to higher level without further exam upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
TNS I:
Installs, tests, modifies and adjusts telecommunications equipment in support of enterprise infrastructure including public safety systems;
Develops and provides telecommunications system documentation on configuration item and assists with site implementation and documentation;
Programs radios and telecommunications equipment and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of telecommunications equipment;
Installs, services and repairs electronic equipment such as microwave radios, two way radios, and repeaters (e.g., internet protocol (IP) based and analog and, digital circuitry and IP based systems both in the field and in the shop.);
Maintains and updates all configuration documents, modification documentation, and work logs;
Constructs and assembles standard/custom communications equipment which may include installing and maintaining antenna systems on towers, fabricating special brackets and hardware for equipment installation to implement new or modify existing systems;
Provides end-users with telecommunications feature set documentation and training when installation of two-way radio and microwave equipment has been completed; and
Performs other related duties as required.
TNS II:
Installs, tests, modifies and adjusts telecommunications equipment in support of enterprise infrastructure including public safety systems;
Develops and provides telecommunications system documentation on configuration item and assists with site implementation and documentation;
Programs radios and telecommunications equipment and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of telecommunications equipment;
Installs, services and repairs electronic equipment such as microwave radios, two way radios, and repeaters (e.g., internet protocol (IP) based and analog and, digital circuitry and IP based systems both in the field and in the shop.);
Maintains and updates all configuration documents, modification documentation, and work logs;
Constructs and assembles standard/custom communications equipment which may include installing and maintaining antenna systems on towers, fabricating special brackets and hardware for equipment installation to implement new or modify existing systems;
Provides end-users with telecommunications feature set documentation and training when installation of two-way radio and microwave equipment has been completed;
Operates and monitors radio/telephone equipment (e.g. measures frequencies, modulation and power output of radio, microwave and digital circuitry; adjusts transmitters and receivers for maximum efficiency; maintains battery banks and related ancillary equipment);
Responds to service requests, incidents and problems in a service management system accurately documenting labor hours and inventory for billing and performance monitoring; and
Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
TNS I: No experience required; however, applicants must demonstrate possession of and competency in requisite knowledge of data, telephony, and/or radio communications equipment.
TNS II: Considerable technically skilled telecommunications and business equipment/systems repair experience which includes a wide variety of primary and support data, microwave and/or radio communications equipment and which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge, skills, and ability.
DESIRED
Prior working experience with telecommunications equipment for a public agency.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
At level I and II:
Ability to perform manual labor associated with repair and servicing of telecommunications and data networks which may include lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds;
Ability to utilize a full range of body movements, involving reaching, bending, grasping, and climbing to 100ft;
Ability to identify different colors of electrical wires required for cable pulling and termination;
Ability to travel to conduct studies or troubleshoot throughout Ventura County;
Ability to work long hours to resolve technical problems or meet project deadlines;
Ability to work nights, weekends, and, holidays on an on-call basis;
Ability to work regularly scheduled standby shifts and overtime when needed;
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License by date of hire;
Possession of, or the ability to obtain a FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), within six (6) months of date of hire;
Possession of, or the ability to obtain a County of Ventura approved Climbing Certificate within six (6) months of date of hire.
At level II only:
At least two (2) years of practical hands-on experience in the installation and maintenance of electronic equipment in support of 2-way radio or microwave networks;
Demonstrated experience properly terminating all cable to generally accepted industry standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Working (I) knowledge of:
Principles of electronics, concepts and functions of state-of-the-art telecommunications networks;
Radio communications theory and practice;
Tools and test equipment used in the repair and servicing to telecommunications and business equipment.
Ability (I) to:
Understand and adhere to laws, regulations, and policies governing telecommunications operations and procedures for the standardized implementation of networks;
Identify and analyze operating problems and implement changes;
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships;
Maintain accurate records of work performed;
Maintain confidentiality of information;
Recognize and respect limit of authority and responsibility;
Considerable (II) knowledge of:
Principles of electronics, concepts and functions of state-of-the-art telecommunications networks;
Radio communications theory and practice;
Tools and test equipment used in the repair and servicing to telecommunications and business equipment;
Microwave radio theory;
FCC rules and regulations.
Skilled (II) in:
Use of equipment and tools utilized in the installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunication system components and/or electronic machines and circuitry;
Diagnosis, testing and repair of electronic circuitry (e.g., DS0 - DS3 circuits) and equipment.
Ability (II) to:
Understand and adhere to laws, regulations, and policies governing telecommunications operations and procedures for the standardized implementation of networks;
Identify and analyze operating problems and implement changes;
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships;
Maintain accurate records of work performed;
Maintain confidentiality of information;
Recognize and respect limit of authority and responsibility;
Collect and analyze data and electronic test information to support networks;
Work with a variety of test equipment and tools to repair complex electronic and business equipment.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Thousand Oaks, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs . A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
Applicants must provide sufficient information under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire in order to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above-referenced sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
NOTE : If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (http://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/docs/Lateral_Transfer.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence.
ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related oral examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation.
If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this classification throughout the County. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy within the Fire Protection District.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record is required for this position. For those classifications that are subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, incumbents will be tested prior to driving a commercial vehicle and may be randomly tested thereafter.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Jeff Weaver by email at jeff.weaver@ventura.org or telephone at (805) 389-4234.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
International Union of Operating Engineers
(LOCAL 501, IUOE)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.
Retirement FAQ's (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)
Memorandum of Agreement
Union Code: EOS
01
Describe your full-time work experience supporting two-way radio and point to point microwave technologies. Experience must be reflected in your application under the "Work History" section. In your answer include: A. Name of employer B. Years of experience C. Duties performed. If you do not have this type of experience, type "no experience".
02
Describe your full-time practical hands-on work experience in repair and testing of electronic communication equipment to the component level. In your answer please include name of employer, years of experience and duties performed. Experience must be reflected in your application under the "Work History" section. If you do not have this type of experience, type "no experience".
03
Do you possess, or are you able to possess a County of Ventura approved Tower Climbing Certification within 6 months from date of hire? If you have this certificate currently, please attach a copy to this application.
I have attached a copy of my certification to this application.
If hired, l will obtain a County of Ventura approved Tower Climbing Certification within 6 months from date of hire.
I do not possess, nor will I be able to provide a copy of a County of Ventura approved Tower Climbing Certification within 6 months from date of hire.
04
The Telecommunication Network Specialists' work environment is often conducting studies or troubleshooting through manual labor such as lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds, utilizing a full range of body movements including reaching, bending, grasping, and climbing in excess of 100 feet to repair and service telecommunications and data networks throughout Ventura County. Are you able and willing to work in these environments and conduct the physical ability requirements as indicated above?
Yes
No
05
Are you willing and able to identify different colors of electrical wires required for cable pulling and termination?
Yes
No
06
Are you willing and able to work regularly scheduled, standby shifts, overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays on an on-call basis?
Yes
No
07
Do you possess or can you obtain and maintain a valid California Driver License by date of hire?
Yes
No
08
Do you possess or the ability to obtain a FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), within six (6) months of date of hire?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Ventura County
Address
800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009
Phone
(805) 654-5129
Website
http://hr.ventura.org
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